Publications

Pricing processed food products [2016]

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This fact sheet looks at ways to determine the right price to charge for food products. To find the right price for your food product, you need to strike a balance between product costs, the... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at ways to determine the right price to charge for food products. To find the right price for your food product, you need to strike a balance between product costs, the attitude of your target customer and the competition.

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Irrigation scheduling for silage corn in southern Alberta

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a silage corn crop can have... More ≫

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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With good irrigation management, a silage corn crop can have high yield and quality potential.

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Final trip report : Minister Evan Berger mission to Washington, D.C., dates: January 4-7, 2012

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The purpose of this travel was to meet with key United States industry and government officials; attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit and the State Agriculture Rural Leaders Board Meetings. More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to meet with key United States industry and government officials; attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit and the State Agriculture Rural Leaders Board Meetings.

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Economic, productive & financial performance of Alberta cow/calf operations : comparing Alberta provincial total average, low & high total cost management groupings

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The primary value of these reports is to enable producers to gauge their productive, economic and financial performance relative to their peers locally and provincially. Benchmark analysis,... More ≫

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The primary value of these reports is to enable producers to gauge their productive, economic and financial performance relative to their peers locally and provincially. Benchmark analysis, comparing to one's own detailed business analysis, is the first critical step in identifying operational strengths and weaknesses in a cow/calf operation. The benchmarking process has two key time perspectives. The first is an historical analysis, involving comparisons over time. The second is a within-year comparison, focusing on how your operation performed, responded to, or weathered the challenges faced by you and your local peers.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Meat and meat products

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Clubroot disease of canola and mustard

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This fact sheet contains current information about clubroot in canola and describes options for Canadian canola growers to prevent this disease from being introduced and becoming well established... More ≫

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This fact sheet contains current information about clubroot in canola and describes options for Canadian canola growers to prevent this disease from being introduced and becoming well established in their fields. Clubroot disease is a serious concern in Alberta. Understanding the disease cycle, recognizing the symptoms and adopting good prevention and management practices can assist in its control.

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Johne's disease [2015]

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Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis) is a chronic debilitating disease that affects the intestines of all ruminant animals, including cattle, sheep and goats. This fact sheet presents summary of... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis) is a chronic debilitating disease that affects the intestines of all ruminant animals, including cattle, sheep and goats. This fact sheet presents summary of information about the disease causes, signs of infection, diagnosis, vaccination, and control. It also presents Alberta’s Johne’s Disease Initiative and The Canadian Johne’s Disease Initiative (CJDI)

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Protect yourself and your family! : tips for the safe handling of chicks and live poultry

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Useful tips for backyard and urban chicken owners on steps they can take to keep both their families and their poultry healthy and safe.

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Final trip report : mission to Washington, DC, dates: February 3-5, 2015

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with members of the United States Congress to advocate for a repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling for meat products.

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Terms and conditions : Growing Forward 2 Regional Water Supply Strategic Program

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing rural water supply pipelines and other rural water pipeline related infrastructure. The Program provides support for engineering, planning and other strategic feasibility studies and reports that relate directly to this infrastructure development.

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